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NGC 1531

NGC 1531 is a dwarf galaxy in the constellation Eridanus that is interacting with the larger spiral galaxy NGC 1532. It was discovered by John Herschel on 19 October 1835. Although technically classified as a peculiar lenticular galaxy, the galaxy's structure is better described as amorphous.

See also

  • NGC 4627 – a similar interacting dwarf galaxy
  • M51B – a similar interacting dwarf galaxy

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